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  1. Jinster
    Carrera engines do not turn in the opposite direction - they are mounted facing 180 degrees opposite direction. The difference is in the differential which puts the ring gear on the opposite side in a Boxster. That is how the drive direction is corrected. Loren, does this mean you can get a 996 transmission to work on a Boxster simply by swapping its ring gear to the opposite? Is this ring gear mount swappable or is the difference built into the frame work of things? Also, the tip transmission would be the same?
  2. Jinster
    What you say sounds very sensible, Rom. Thanks.
  3. Jinster
    And how much is "too much" then? Overfilling is overfilling. This is not good for the car/engine. There are all kinds of potential issues....oil foaming, fouling your plugs, messing-up your MAF sensor(s). Really? Engine oil fouling your plugs and messing up your MAF sensor? Sounds like you got a much bigger problem than just oil overfill. I would've thought problems would be related to the flow of oil if it's grossly overfilled. Hey dude, go ahead and overfill if you want. It's your car & engine. Oh, one more note, the overfill will mess up your cats. too! Yep. It's my car. And I don't want to overfill it. No, overfill will not mess up my cat convertor because my engine is intact.
  4. Jinster
    And how much is "too much" then? Overfilling is overfilling. This is not good for the car/engine. There are all kinds of potential issues....oil foaming, fouling your plugs, messing-up your MAF sensor(s). Really? Engine oil fouling your plugs and messing up your MAF sensor? Sounds like you got a much bigger problem than just oil overfill. I would've thought problems would be related to the flow of oil if it's grossly overfilled.
  5. Jinster
    What exactly is the problem with a bit over filling? I would've thought car science is never exact. If the tolerance is that exact, then it's a poorly designed car.
  6. Jinster
    This has happened for the third time now. A metallic sounding noise that sounds like things brushing against each other, high pitched, "rotating melody" as the wheel rotates. It was there for a few minutes from what sounds like the driver's side (Australian) rear wheel. It was louder at slow speeds. It went away abruptly when I stopped and put the car in reverse. This was a few days ago. Today, I heard the same noise after 15 minutes of driving, but in the passenger side rear wheel. It then went away after I stopped and started the car few times. I thought this might be brake related, but on both sides at the same time? Anyone with similar experiences?
  7. Jinster
    I have the same problem. Any idea how to get at that switch Loren? Open up the door from the trim side seems like the only way to go.
  8. Jinster
    I have been thinking about installing a garage door opener and a footwell light switch to the my 97 tip. But the Porsche OEM dash switches are so expensive ($50 a piece for a switch). Are there any generic switches or switches from other car manufacturers that would fit the shape of OEM switch in the dash? (both the straight or slanted types)
  9. Jinster
    I seriously doubt it... The Boxster uses a paper filter inside a hard plastic casing with a threaded outside section. A "normal" oil filter essentially uses a metal thread on the centre section right at the middle to secure the filter. Therefore on a normal filter, when you grab the outside you're getting a lot more torque on to the centre section threads, which have smaller threads, and is far more rigid... On the Boxster you get virtually no help, and the thicker threads are a lot tighter. On my Boxster is was impossible to use my hand - I had to use a tool. However, I'm not sure if maybe it's looser on other Boxsters, but I doubt it. Also, you might be a 300lb body-builder with extreme strength, so you might not have a problem using your hands ;) I used to use my hands on every other car with a normal filter and had no problems either - but, as I said, the Boxster was impossible! Thanks! Shash Hmm... so all I need is another 150lb of muscle.... I better get started right away or the oil change is never going to happen :)
  10. Jinster
    I am yet to attempt an oil change on the Boxster myself. This would be in a couple of days. But on my other cars, I just wrap a piece of sand paper around my hand and grab and twist the oil filter that way. Works very well every time. Wonder if that would be the case with the Boxster too.
  11. Jinster
    Well, I do, now. Just got them today. 1st impression after 20km: so smooth, so quiet........ kicks Pirelli P Zero arse hands down so far.
  12. Jinster
    My rear pirellis finally gave up the ghost. Just as well, I wasn't impressed with them at all. I heard good things about Eagle F1 GD03 but they are not available in 255/40/17 in Australia. The next in line is Revspec RS02, apparently superceding the F1s. Anyone have any 1st or 2nd hand experience with these?
  13. Jinster
    I had my tip rebuilt by an Euro auto trans specialist. I floated the idea of a 3.4L transplant. They said that all the tips are very similar. They are all made by ZF. And that from the look of things, there aren't much differences between the Carrera tips and Boxster tips that they could see. Their opinion is that the tip would stand up to the 3.4L. I have read articles in magzines about a 3.4 transplant to a 1997 tip Boxster. The work was done by a Sydney company. I have emailed them and they said that the transmission was holding up to the power 1 year on and going. They did elude to an upgrade part sourced from a US company for strengthening the tip which they used in the build but they were of the opinion that it didn't really add anything to its strength. I think I will be going for the 3.4L engine. The only problem I could think off is the tiptronic transmission . Do you guys think it will be a problem with my transmission. Will it fit the new engine or not. I think cost of having my engine rebuilt will be vary close to upgrading my engine 3.4L and this is why I am doing it. I really don’t want to spend much money on the car cause I am buying a 996 4s or Merc CL55 ( I don’t now yet) So I want to do the swap with the least $$$$.
  14. Jinster
    http://www.renntech.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=6617
  15. Jinster
    Well done. Do you have any pictures of the install process? And how much are you charging for the original TPC setup? Was there any issues with overheating and detonation at high RPMs with the TPC?
  16. Jinster
    It could be your ABS or speed sensors. Is there an ABS warning light? Spoiler warning light? Any error codes?
  17. Jinster
    Since my owner's manual pouch was stolen, I've lost all records of dealer services. So I figure I will just start servicing the car myself now since the advantage of retaining resale value via dealer service can no longer be had due to lack of evidence. But the dilemma is that I don't have the factory recommended schedule and lists of what needs be done & when. Is there anything online or does anyone have a scanned copy of the maintenance schedule and details what actually needs to be replaced/inspected at every service type (major, minor, etc)?
  18. Jinster
    Disconnect the battery, try jump starting using your other car. If it works, then your battery is toast. If not, take it to your dealer or an auto electrician.
  19. Jinster
    Thanks TP. I already got the code from Loren. :)
  20. Jinster
    TP, those shark gill vents you posted look interesting. Is this a body kit mod? Fiberglass and repaint?
  21. Jinster
    My Boxstered was burgled yesterday. The thief took my PDA, a garage door opener, a digital camera and the Boxster User Manuals!! Naturally my anger cannot be adequately expressed in socially acceptable phrases. The immediate problem is that I took out the factory radio last week, now I don't have the security code to restore it. Is there a way to get this from Porsche or Becker or is it a lost cause? Also, the stolen maintenance manuals would mean the car would be harder to sell in the future... I can't imagine it being any good to the person who took it, unless he also drives a Boxster - unlikely given the demography of Boxster owners. This really pisses me off. Just need to vent. I will keep an eye out. If anyone sees Boxster manuals for sale from anywhere in Australia on Ebay or something, please alert me - could be the thief trying to sell.
  22. Jinster
    Thanks for the tips guys. The trays came out quite easily once I knew there's nothing holding them back. The install is almost finished. Here's a pic.
  23. Jinster
    Thanks TP. I pulled with more confidence and out it came just like that. The whole PPC install is almost complete after 1 day.
  24. Jinster
    I am currently in the process of installing a PPC into my Boxster. So the AC needs to be relocated to where the lower storage tray is. I don't seem to be able to pull out the trays easily despite warping the plastic quite extensively as I pulled. Is there anything holding them/it in beside clips? What's the trick to getting the tray out?
  25. Jinster
    Thanks Paul
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